[matt80]

I've seen some mini greenhouse type things in some shops (Wilko's and garden centres) that are basically a metal framed shelf system with a clear plastic cover that goes over the top.

Has anyone used these? Are they any good? I don't have a greenhouse and was hoping to find some suitable (and cheap!) alternative

[noshed]

I've just bought another one of these (Poundland £9.99). I've found them very useful for bringing stuff on after they've germinated in the house and before taking them up to my plot.
Last year I grew loads of geraniums from seed as well, which made good presents.
The plastic covers go a bit after a couple of years but you can get replacements.
The only thing you have to do is tie them down well and put heavy things on the bottom shelf.

[compostqueen]

I got one a few weeks ago from Woollies, four tiered job for £14.99, zip up cover. Easy to set up too

I put mine in the greenhouse cos it's as windy as hell where I live on top of a hill but you could set it up in a spare room near a window etc. I think it would be ok outdoors if you could lash it down but the cover doesn't look too robust, but I have this week seen some with thicker green covers which might be better than mine which is clear, thin placcy

[Ruth Cross]

I would definately get one. I had a four tier one before getting the greenhouse. They are great if your limited on space, but be warned mine liked to take flying lessons in the wind

[Scribbler]

See posts elsewhere. You need to put bricks, slabs or sacks of sand in the base, and/or tether to a fence for stability.

[agapanthus]

Got a couple from Focus.....they were on special @ £13.00....reduced from about £30. These ones are a lot bigger than the norm....but up here have tied it to the shed AND put eight bricks in the bottom!!!!

[Scribbler]

Aggie - glad to see you're still growing stuff amongst all the rubble. Tell Munty to get a move on!!!